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The Pelican's cargo transporting capabilities are quite impressive. All forms of cargo are secured into place through the use of magnetic locks on the underside of the tail. Pelicans are capable of transporting one [[UNSC]] vehicle at a time. Such vehicles include the [[Scorpion]] or the [[Warthog]].Optional cargo can be mounted here as well, such as supplies, weapons pods, an M-779 troop | The Pelican's cargo transporting capabilities are quite impressive. All forms of cargo are secured into place through the use of magnetic locks on the underside of the tail. Pelicans are capable of transporting one [[UNSC]] vehicle at a time. Such vehicles include the [[Scorpion]] or the [[Warthog]].Optional cargo can be mounted here as well, such as supplies, weapons pods, an [[M-779 troop carrier]] extention container (used in [[Halo: First Strike]] to carry the [[Spartan]]s to [[Reach]]), in flight refueling pods (for refueling Skyhawks and other Pelicans) (optional fuel tanks can be carried on the wings). Fuel bladders on the other hand are carried in the "Attack" variation of the Pelican Armed with Anvil-II Missle Pods under each wing. | ||
Enlarge troop bay. Pelican weaponry may include a pair of optional HE Anvil II missle pods (one under each wing, each pod carrying 16 missles), a 70mm chin-mounted chain gun (a 40mm model has been used, but was outdated by the year 2525), and occasionally a rear-mounted Machine Gun Turret with optional 25mm grenade launcher operated by a crew chief (it can be folded flat against top of troop bay). The main gun is controlled via a link to the co-pilot's helmet. These weapons were not often used on Halo due to the limited amount of ammunition for them. The pilot's duties consist of handling main fight control, and getting the Pelican in and out of an insertion safely. Fire control is performed by the co-pilot. The co-pilot is also responsible for organizing and selecting targets, navigating, as well as taking over flight control should the pilot become incapacitated, or otherwise incapable of flying the Pelican safely (similar to modern attack helicopters today). In most situations, the pilot is the ranking officer and will be in command of the craft and its duties. | Enlarge troop bay. Pelican weaponry may include a pair of optional HE Anvil II missle pods (one under each wing, each pod carrying 16 missles), a 70mm chin-mounted chain gun (a 40mm model has been used, but was outdated by the year 2525), and occasionally a rear-mounted Machine Gun Turret with optional 25mm grenade launcher operated by a crew chief (it can be folded flat against top of troop bay). The main gun is controlled via a link to the co-pilot's helmet. These weapons were not often used on Halo due to the limited amount of ammunition for them. The pilot's duties consist of handling main fight control, and getting the Pelican in and out of an insertion safely. Fire control is performed by the co-pilot. The co-pilot is also responsible for organizing and selecting targets, navigating, as well as taking over flight control should the pilot become incapacitated, or otherwise incapable of flying the Pelican safely (similar to modern attack helicopters today). In most situations, the pilot is the ranking officer and will be in command of the craft and its duties. | ||